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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children does the matchmaker have?
(a) Two daughters.
(b) One son.
(c) Three sons and a daughter.
(d) None.

2. What news does the matchmaker deliver to Golde and her daughters regarding the butcher, Lazar Wolf?
(a) He has a gift for them.
(b) His son is interested in Tzeitel.
(c) He's interested in Tzeitel.
(d) He has been imprisoned.

3. What is Motel's job?
(a) Banker.
(b) Innkeeper.
(c) Tailor.
(d) Dairyman.

4. Which of the following is part of the Sabbath Prayer song?
(a) May the Lord shine a light upon you.
(b) May the Lord protect and defend you.
(c) May you live in harmony and joy.
(d) May you dwell in the house of the Lord.

5. When Tevye sings "If I Were A Rich Man," he says that he'd build a house with one staircase going up, one going down, and the third _____________.
(a) Extending into the cellar.
(b) Going sideways.
(c) Extending beyond the roof.
(d) Going nowhere.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tevye first offers Perchik a piece of cheese, why does Perchik decline?

2. After taking the cheese Tevye offers, what does Perchik say about the rich?

3. How does Tevye react when he first learns that Lazar is interested in Tzeitel?

4. Tevye explains that in his community, prayer shawls are worn as what?

5. While Tevye is introducing his family to Perchik, Motel arrives. What does Tevye say about Motel?

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